Emergency Dispatcher

Your future role at a glance

Location: Wichita, KS

Facility: Via Christi Hospital St. Francis

Department/Speciality: Transport

Schedule: PRN, Minimum of 1 12hr shift per pay period

Via Christi associates are eligible for tuition discounts and priority placement in select healthcare programs through our academic partnership with Wichita State University.

Life at Ascension: Where purpose meets opportunity

Ascension is a leading nonprofit Catholic health system with a culture and associate experience grounded in service, growth, care and connection. We empower our 99,000+ associates to bring their skills and expertise every day to reimagining healthcare, together. Recognized as one of the Best 150+ Places to Work in Healthcare and a Military-Friendly Gold Employer, you’ll find an inclusive and supportive environment where your contributions truly matter.

Benefits that help you thrive

• Retirement: 403(b) plan
• Well-being support: Employee Assistance Program, counseling and peer support, spiritual care and stress management resources

Benefit options and eligibility vary by position, scheduled hours and location. Benefits are subject to change at any time. Your recruiter will provide the most up-to-date details during the hiring process.

How you’ll make an impact in this role

• Receive and respond to emergency and non-emergency telephone and radio calls for medical assistance.
• Serve as a critical link in the emergency response chain.
• Ensure timely and precise coordination of medical resources.
• Directly contribute to saving lives and providing essential, immediate care to the community.
• Efficiently manage all emergency and non-emergency communication and dispatch the right teams.
• Maintain the vital records necessary for quality and legal compliance.

What minimum requirements you’ll need

Education:

• High School diploma equivalency OR 1 year of applicable cumulative job specific experience required.
  • Note: Required professional licensure/certification can be used in lieu of education or experience, if applicable.

What additional preferences we're seeking

• 911 Emergency Dispatch Experience Preferred
• Availability for all shift times is required: 7:00am-7:30pm, 12:00pm- 12:30am, and 7:00pm-7:30am. This includes coverage for holidays, weekends, and scheduled time off
• Must be able to attend a department orientation program for dispatchers that requires at least 24 - 36 hours per week for a minimum of six weeks.

Equal employment opportunity employer

Ascension provides Equal Employment Opportunities (EEO) to all associates and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex/gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, childbirth, and related medical conditions, lactation, breastfeeding, national origin, citizenship, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, marital status, all as defined by applicable law, and any other legally protected status or characteristic in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws. For further information, view the EEO Know Your Rights (English) poster or EEO Know Your Rights (Spanish) poster.

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